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Advanced Software Engineer

Contract Professionals, Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

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Position: Advanced Software Engineer

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Pay: $71.75

About The Role

Join CPI’s engineering team supporting Crypto and Cross Domain Solutions. In this role, you will work on a cross-functional team designing and developing next-generation cryptographic capabilities. This position involves leading software development efforts, driving technical standards, and creating high-performance embedded Linux solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop next-generation cryptographic software solutions.
  • Lead software development processes and mentor other developers.
  • Apply technical standards, methodologies, and creative approaches to complex engineering challenges.
  • Propose high-quality, high-performance solutions with minimal input.
  • Perform kernel-level development and debugging on embedded systems.
  • Support integration of Linux networking, routing, containerization, and embedded platforms.
  • Champion new technologies, methodologies, and process improvements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field and 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus 3 years.
  • Agile experience preferred.
  • Security Clearance: DoD Secret clearance preferred at time of hire; must be eligible to obtain and maintain clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of the work.

Required Technical Experience

  • 5 years developing Linux Kernel Drivers for embedded systems.
  • Proficient in kernel driver debugging techniques.
  • Experience with:
    • Petalinux / Xilinx SoC (Zynq Ultrascale , Versal) - preferred
    • Linux networking/routing - preferred
    • Docker and Podman on Linux - preferred
    • Wind River Linux - preferred

Soft Skills & Team Attributes

  • Ability to lead and guide software development efforts.
  • Strong collaborator, able to elevate team performance.
  • Deep understanding of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas.
  • Committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field or equivalent experience as defined above.

Workplace & Schedule

  • Hybrid/flex role based in Scottsdale, AZ.
  • Option for 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).

Why Join CPI

  • Work on mission-critical cryptographic technologies that protect national security.
  • Research-oriented environment with cutting-edge engineering challenges.
  • Flexible schedules, hybrid work, and strong work-life balance options.
  • Competitive benefits: 401k match, FTO, parental leave, health & wellness programs, employee resource groups, and more.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:

This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:

No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.

Salary : $72

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